Eritrean man found dead in Kent prison after expressing fears of deportation

An Eritrean man who had a 'number of risk factors for suicide and self-harm' was found dead at a Kent Prison. Filmon Brhane hung himself in his cell at HMP Maidstone on June 12, 2023, a new report has revealed. The 23-year-old was an Eritrean...

Nigeria risks joining Eritrea as the only African countries on U.S. religious freedom blacklist

Nigeria could soon be designated a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) by the United States, a label currently applied to only one other African nation, Eritrea. In its 2025 Annual Report, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom...

Prevalence and Determinants of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Presenting with Vaginal Discharge at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eritrea

Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health challenge globally, with higher prevalence rates observed in developing countries due to limited access to treatment.1 In 2019, the World Health Organization...

Eritrea & UN: The Missing Moral Authority

Imagine at every African Union General Assembly Meeting, every nation rises up to claim the ills of the continent are the fault of the African Union, because it yields too much to its host, Ethiopia. Yet, that’s what happens, every September, at a...

Etho-Eritrea War #2, Abiy Ahmed’s Attempt To Redirect public Attention, from Critical Domestic Challenges!

The recent discussions regarding Ethiopia’s approach to Eritrea, and specifically the talk about the Assab Port feels like there’s been a pretty big shift in direction after years of what seemed like a really close relationship between Prime...

News from the Orient – Oct 1, 2025

In this week's news from the Eastern Churches: A funeral is held for a once-persecuted Romanian Cardinal, Ethiopians celebrate the Cross, and the 1700th anniversary of Nicaea is marked in Iraq. Welcome to News from the Orient, your weekly update...

Understanding the global rise of artemisinin resistance: Insights from over 100,000 Plasmodium falciparum samples

As of 2024, WHO validated/candidate mutations have been identified in several countries across East and Northeast Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, Eritrea, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia (Fola et al., 2023; Figure 6). Concerningly, the...

From prisoner to professor: The story of Gebremeskel Gebremariam, told through film

For many 12-year-olds in the U.S., the beginning of middle school is perhaps the most important moment in their young life. The change from teacher-administered library visits to the freedom of the locker system is daunting, but the adjustment is...

A Presidential Order Alone Won’t Protect South Sudanese from JEDCO’s Wrath

The recent presidential order to reduce electricity tariffs was welcomed by many across South Sudan, a country where high power costs have long burdened families and businesses. On the surface, the move seems to offer relief. But in South Sudan,...

(Video) XngHan Makes Acting Debut On Indonesian Sinetron “Asmara Gen Z”

Last year, fans were left devastated by the news of Hong Seunghan (홍승한)’s departure from RIIZE. The idol was reportedly removed following several controversies, including his past relationships before debut, which sparked online debate about...

Tories pledge £1.6bn UK version of ICE with 'Removals Force' to detain and deport illegal immigrants

Tory plans to be announced on Sunday would see the Removals Force given £1.6 billion and “sweeping new powers” including the use of facial recognition without warning to spot illegal immigrants. The force will be expected to “integrate closely”...

'La Piovra' star Remo Girone dies at 76

Remo Girone, who is famous for his iconic roles in La Piovra and Ford v Ferrari, has passed away at the age of 76. The actor, who played mob boss on the classic Italian mafia TV series, breathed his last on Friday, October 3. He died at his home...

Reflections from Rwanda – Eight things we learned at the World Championships

Sunday marked the culmination of a truly historic and landmark Road World Championships, with the event taking place in Africa for the first time ever as Kigali, Rwanda hosted the week of racing. After several years of anticipation, including some...

Israel counts 77 countries absent from Netanyahu’s UN speech after mass walkout | Full list inside

According to Israeli officials, 77 delegations were either absent from the hall altogether or left at the start of Netanyahu’s remarks. Among them were all four of Israel’s immediate neighbors—Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria—as well as Saudi...

Sudan PM demands UN action from ‘existential dangers’

Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil El Tayeb Idris addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly yesterday to warn that his country faces “existential dangers” from war, genocide, and foreign mercenaries. “Sudan has bled,” he declared. “Our...

Why Eritrea Is Ineffective In Diplomacy

Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam, Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the UN, addressed the 49th Annual Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 and China. She emphasized the UN’s founding principles—sovereign equality,...

The National Ǫuestion in Ethiopia: From Student Debates to Division (1660s–1680s)

Ethiopian Student Movement Mengistu Musie (Dr) mmusie2@gmail.com The national question in Ethiopia—concerning ethnic identity, self-determination, and state structure—did not originate solely from internal social and political dynamics. It was...

Abiy Ahmed: From Nobel Laureate to Ethiopia’s Most Hated Ruler

By The Habesha News Desk — September 2025 When Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister in 2018, Ethiopia was brimming with hope. He spoke of reform, reconciliation, and a new beginning. The world applauded when he made peace with Eritrea, and the Nobel...

Report from Rwanda: A Case for the World Championships

The World Championships in cycling, while renowned, often don't hold the status many expect, as showcased in Rwanda. The event features a diverse mix of participants, often resulting in competitive imbalances as numerous riders struggle to keep...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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